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  1. Oct 30, 2018 · The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and...

  2. The Day of the Dead (Spanish: el Día de Muertos or el Día de los Muertos) is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality.

  3. 3 days ago · The Day of the Dead is about honouring dead loved ones and making peace with the eventuality of death by treating it familiarly, without fear and dread. The holiday is derived from the rituals of the pre-Hispanic peoples of Mexico. Led by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, known as “Lady of the Dead,” the celebration lasted a month.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
    • 2 min
    • Logan Ward
    • The holiday dates back thousands of years.
    • It has been recognized by UNESCO.
    • Altars are an important tradition...
    • and so are literary calaveras...
  4. Oct 31, 2023 · Day of the Dead is primarily a Mexican tradition, but other Catholic countries around the world also honor the deceased. Hector Vivas/Getty Images. When is Day of the Dead? It is...

    • Day of the Dead 2024

      • begins Thursday, October 31
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  6. By Logan Ward and Caitlin Etherton. It should go without saying: Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween. Where Halloween is a dark night of terror and...

  7. The Day of the Dead is spread across three days—October 31, November 1, and November 2. Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) traditionally refers to November 2, when deceased adults are commemorated. November 1 is a day known as Día de los Inocentes (“Day of the Innocents”) or Día de los Angelitos (“Day of the Little Angels ...

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